
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Madison, WI from $567 with Utilities Included (502 Rentals) Page 2 of 11
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Hooker Avenue Apartments

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Riverwood Apartments

Yellowstone Apartments

The Heights

The Rockwell Apartments

Tailor Place

Park Central

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Prentice Park

The Oscar Senior Apartments
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Shorewood Apartments

Park Terrace West

University Park Commons

Glendale Townhomes

Rock Apartments

Campus Square Apartments

Lincoln Ridge

Jupiter Crossing

8Twenty Park

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Big Sky Manor & High Point Manor
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Learn the official definition (spending 30% or more of your gross income on housing) and how to calculate your exact rent-to-income ratio. This guide offers expert tips on factoring in total housing costs (including utilities and fees) and budgeting accurately to avoid unnecessary financial strain.

The Intersect

Brighton Square

402 W Wilson Street

Parkview Apartments

Allen House Apartments

Yorktown Estates

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Arbor Hills

River Bend Apartments at the Arboretum

Hidden Creek 1 Residences

Ridgewood Trails
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PMM Apartments

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Hunters Ridge

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Elka Lane Apartments

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Liberty Valley Apartments

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Whitcomb Square Senior Apartment Homes (55+)

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Northshore Estates

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Bassett Walk

The Normandy Apartments

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Maple Glen Apartment Homes

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Signature Pointe

Greenbriar Village

Heritage Circle Apartments

Magnolia Lane Apartments

Roundhouse Apartments

The Marquee

Heather Downs Apartments

Novation Senior

Parkside

Ridgeview Heights
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Madison, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Madison?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Studio Apartments | $1,458 | $782 | $2,982 |
| Madison 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,680 | $567 | $3,750 |
| Madison 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,080 | $668 | $6,895 |
| Madison 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,488 | $771 | $10,000+ |
| Madison 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,022 | $865 | $6,700 |
| Madison 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,180 | $941 | $8,151 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Madison Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Madison?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Madison is under $905.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Madison?
The cheapest apartment in Madison is 148-150 E Gorham St which is listed at $575, while the average apartment in Madison costs $1,765.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Madison?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 10,665 regular apartments in Madison that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Madison?
Cheap apartments in Madison have an average cost of $535 which is $1,230 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Madison.
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Helpful Local Expert Guides

Finding Your Place in Madison: Neighborhoods Close to the City's Biggest Jobs
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Madison, Wisconsin, is three communities in one. It is a college town that is home to the flagship university in the University of Wisconsin system.

An Insider's Guide to 6 Reasons Why Locals Love Renting in Madison, Wisconsin
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Madison is Wisconsin’s capital city and its second-largest city, with a population of more than 260,000.

Lakeshore to Lecture Hall: Finding Your Perfect Student Apartment in Madison, WI
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I am Mike, your guide to student housing in the Greater Madison, Wisconsin, area. Madison is a terrific city that also is the Capital of Wisconsin.

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I’m Mike, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com local expert for Madison, Wisconsin. I lived and worked in Madison for several years before career opportunities took me elsewhere.
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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags
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Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.

First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently
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Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.